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100	1		_aHenry, Patrick, _d1736-1799
245	1	0	_aGive Me Liberty or Give Me Death
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c1976
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 1976-12-01
520			_a"Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" by Patrick Henry is a historic speech delivered in 1775, which serves as an impassioned call to arms during the American Revolution. The text falls within the genre of oratory, representing the fervent political discourse of the time. This pivotal moment reflects the prelude to conflict between the American colonies and British rule, highlighting the serious issues surrounding freedom and tyranny. In his speech, Henry passionately argues for the necessity of fighting against British oppression, cautioning his fellow countrymen against the false hope of reconciliation. He emphasizes the futility of peaceful negotiations and presents the situation as a stark choice between liberty and slavery. By invoking powerful imagery and appeals to human experience, he urges his audience to recognize the immediacy of the threat and the need for an armed response. The concluding declaration—"Give me liberty or give me death!"—serves as a rallying cry for those seeking independence, encapsulating the determination and urgency of the revolutionary spirit. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aSpeeches, addresses, etc., American
653			_aUnited States -- Politics and government -- 1775-1783 -- Sources
653			_aVirginia -- Politics and government -- 1775-1783 -- Sources
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6
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